6 Sneaky Habits That Are Hurting Your Eyes

Everything Eye Health By: DailyEYEWEARDIGEST You might be doing these every day without realizing how much strain they cause.

But that constant focus takes a toll. Some everyday habits might be quietly wearing them out.

You use your eyes nonstop scrolling, reading, working, driving.

Habit #1: Skipping Sunglasses

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Habit #2: Too Much Screen Time

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Habit #3: Sleeping with Makeup On

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Habit #4: Rubbing Your Eyes

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Habit #5: Not Blinking Enough

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Habit #6: Ignoring Eye Checkups

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Healthy eyes = better vision + better life.

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